Choose an organization for which you would like to foster. Keep in mind that some of these organizations can bring the animal(s) to your home even if they may not be located in your city. For detailed description of guidelines, click here.

C.A.R.E. For Animals
Location: Raleigh, NC
Animals to foster: cats and dogsPet food/litter/medications provided by organization? yesMinimum fostering commitment? 1-2 weeksFoster-parent training orientation required? Written foster care guidelines are provided, as well as individual verbal info. about the specific pets needs.Foster-parent transport animals to adoption events? PreferredFoster-parent transport animals to vet? PreferredAdopters visit foster homes? optionalOther procedures/guidelines? Dogs are generally to reside primarily inside with the family, and to receive house-breaking training and manners, in order to prepare it to become a cherished family pet. Cats must be inside only.Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption
Location: Sanford, NC
Animals to foster: cats and dogsPet food/litter/medications provided by organization? yesMinimum fostering commitment? 4 weeks Foster-parent training orientation required? yesFoster-parent transport animals to adoption events? yesFoster-parent transport animals to vet? yesAdopters visit foster homes? optionalOther procedures/guidelines? Animals must be kept indoors as part of the family. A fence or run is required. Crate training is highly recommended.
Puppies may not be crated for more than 6 continuous hours. Certain breeds and temperaments require prior experience and no children under 10 (this
does not included every animal - just those we may deem more "at risk" breeds).Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

Location: Raleigh, NC
Animals to foster: dogs (Doberman Pinschers)Pet food & medications provided by organization? Vet bills are paid by organization. Food is foster parents responsibility. Minimum fostering commitment? 2 months Foster-parent training orientation required? home visit requiredFoster-parent transport animals to adoption events? optionalFoster-parent transport animals to vet? optionalAdopters visit foster homes? yesOther procedures/guidelines? Dog(s) must be kenneled in a secure, fenced yard or inside the house during the day. Dog(s) will sleep inside the house. Dog(s) will be kept on a lead, in the house, or in a fenced yard on the grounds of the foster home at all times. Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

Feral Cat Friends
Location: Garner, NC
Animals to foster: cats and kittens, and dogsPet food/litter/medications provided by organization? Medical treatment for animals are provided by organization. Foster parents are asked to provide food and litter unless a donation is received.Minimum fostering commitment? 4 weeks Foster-parent training orientation required? yesFoster-parent transport animals to adoption events? yesFoster-parent transport animals to vet? yesAdopters visit foster homes? optionalOther procedures/guidelines? Foster homes must have an area in their home to quarantine new fosters until two sets of vaccines have been administered to protect foster animals as well as foster parent's personal pets. All cats must be kept inside only. Foster homes must be willing to abide by Feral Cat Friends guidelines and the guidance of designated veterinarians.Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

Location: Raleigh, NC
Animals to foster: dogs (Rottweilers)Pet food & medications provided by organization? yes Minimum fostering commitment? 2 months Foster-parent training orientation required? optionalFoster-parent transport animals to adoption events? If the foster home is located within 50-100 miles of the event.Foster-parent transport animals to vet? yesAdopters visit foster homes? optionalOther procedures/guidelines? Foster homes may have a kennel area to keep the fosters in but only after the area has been approved by a board member. No foster dog is permitted to be chained. We prefer inside foster homes but know that they are very hard to come by especially for large breed dogs. Crate can be provided. Foster Manual is supplied along with ongoing support thru organization.Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

Snowflake Animal Rescue
Location: Raleigh, NC
Animals to foster: cats and dogsPet food/litter/medications provided by organization? yesMinimum fostering commitment? 2 months Foster-parent training orientation required? yesFoster-parent transport animals to adoption events? yesFoster-parent transport animals to vet? yesAdopters visit foster homes? optionalOther procedures/guidelines? All fosters must have the ability to provide fosters with isolation from personal pets. While recommended, fosters do not always have to kept in isolation, but there must be facility to do so if necessary. All personal pets must be vaccinated. Cats must be fostered strictly indoors. Dogs must be fostered with access to indoor facility. All dogs must be fenced or leash walked depending on animal. At no time is a dog to be "tied out" or allowed to run free. Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

Southern Siberian Rescue
Location: Raleigh, NC
Animals to foster: dogs (Siberian Husky)Pet food & medications provided by organization? All medical care, ID tags and collars are provided by organization. Foster homes provide food, love, socialization and basic obedience.Minimum fostering commitment? 2 weeks Foster-parent training orientation required? optionalFoster-parent transport animals to adoption events? Yes, but we recognize that you can't always attend every event.Foster-parent transport animals to vet? yesAdopters visit foster homes? noOther procedures/guidelines? Home check for all potential foster homes are required. All foster dogs are kept inside as a member of the family so they may learn proper house manners and socialization. We do not require a fenced in area but need to know the foster dog will be properly exercised. Want to foster for this organization? Call (919) 425-2330 or

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